How To Fix /PRA/CA_SPF043 - Effective to date cannot be lesser than Effective from date

/PRA/CA_SPF043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/CA_SPF -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Effective to date cannot be lesser than Effective from date

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/PRA/CA_SPF043 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/CA_SPF043 Effective to date cannot be lesser than Effective from date typically occurs in the context of managing validity periods for certain data entries, such as infotypes in HR or other master data records. This error indicates that the "Effective to date" you are trying to set is earlier than the "Effective from date," which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Entry Error: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the "Effective to date" as a date that is earlier than the "Effective from date."
  Data Overlap: There may be existing records that overlap with the dates you are trying to enter, causing a conflict.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the system may enforce strict date validation rules that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates you have entered. Ensure that the "Effective to date" is equal to or later than the "Effective